Aamir Khan's Trivia

Aamir's roots can be traced back to the city of Herat in Afghanistan

Aamir Khan was born in Bandra's Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, in a Muslim family that has been actively involved in the Indian motion picture industry for several decades. His father, Tahir Hussain is a film producer while his deceased uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a film producer and director.

Born as Aamir Hussain Khan to Tahir and Zeena Hussain, his elder brother, Faizal is a VJ and actor. He also has two sisters, Nikhat and Farhad.

Being a descendant of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, his roots can be traced back to the city of Herat in Afghanistan. He is also a descendant of former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain and a second cousin of former Chairperson of Rajya Sabha, Dr Najma Heptullah.